Hello! I am in need of some characterization knowledge that is broadly in line with how you wrote DALDOM, because I'm not that good at cartoonishly silly, and also I learned Transformers through fandoms.
The goal of my fic is a bit of a 'everyone sucks' scenario.
Where Prowl has a processor/coding/datastream maintenance he needs to do regularly (because he has a Tac-Net grafted into his not-brain) or it causes him to manifest, then aggravate several personality flaws.
Prowl hasn't DONE the maintenance task in 2 million years when he's supposed to do it every 8 years. (the maintenance is time consuming, indivisible -it basically resets to the previous default if interrupted- and getting more and more unwieldy to fit into a schedule as time passes without him doing it)
So he is irritated with everyone, short of temper, and probably prone to seeing everyone as an amalgam of their worst traits.
Shifting from cartoon-like personalities to more nuanced ones later on when he isn't so angry at everything is kind of up in the air...
(Well. I'm not that good at cartoonish representation, so I think it will slide toward realism on it's own. But a solid grounding on how to portray everyone in a silly way to start with would help get the vibe I'm aiming for.)
(But if I don't dip toward cartoony, the whole thing will swerve right toward 'grimmdark' and I don't want that.)
Uhm.
So the characters I would need tips for would be:
Optimus (I kinda pre-set him with idealist but horrible at strategy because he values morals so much)
Jazz (I have NOT ruled Jazzprowl out, but right now, Prowl kinda hates everyone -maybe he hates Jazz a bit less- so it's a 'later' thing)
Smokescreen
... Like, whoever in the Ark ensemble cast you feel like including, really
Got fun headcanons about Decepticons?
Ohhh man this one is a toughy. (OP actually has the first chap out if anyone is intrigued: Less Isn't More (That's a Logical Fallacy), Jazzprowl people might remember them from the barbarian AU a few months back (I freaking love those AUs, I'm had one brewing in the back of my head forever too)
Cartoony kind of comes to me for the sole reason that I have NO patience right now for writing slow pay offs XD Any time I hit a part that I'm like "ohh no we've reached the slog. I was DREADING this boring filler part-" I then think "I mean, does the Jazz of my AU have the patience for this either?" He is more or less on a dream walking VACATION, he will not settle with having anything BUT the absolute time of his life. He's got his wheelies on and he's desperate to escape his feelies. This man is in a mental state at the moment where standing still and not having suitable distraction is worse than DEATH. If I find this boring and unbearable to wade through- so does he. And then he promptly wanders off, changes the topic, dissasociates or acts visibly bored and beligerent whenever I get bored with a scene. Or something cartoonishly wacky happens in the background and he is back to being Andy from parks and rec making the delighted "OOOOOO" face to the camera. I think you have more patience then me though XD Because you've got "math as a plot point" in you tags and I couldnt even make myself write 4 BS sci-fi Mcguffin lines about Wheeljack's invention and instead just had Jazz be like "yeah, no, I tuned that out immediately- anyway, let's think about the recently aquired design specs of Prowl's Spike instead."
I guess with the premise you have here- I'm picturing the cartoon filter as a type of delusion. It's prowl recapping everything people are doing and saying with the most :
tone ever.
It was what I pictured in Prowl's dream with the assorted Autobots- The way they talked and acted was the equivalent of Prowl taking on that exasperated mocking tone with them when providing what they'd say or do. Add as much snark and bias into the narration as you can XD
Maybe cartoonishly stilted 2D dialouge like "I'm a complete tool so I'm going to go ahead and side with Optimus Prime on this, even though I'm too stupid to understand what we're talking about" as long as it's followed up with "Ironhide said... or at least, he said somthing to that effect. Prowl had already diverted his primary processing to more pressing matters before he opened his intake."
Optimus is easy enough- you just write him with the dialouge of an old timey self rightous morally black and white superhero XD
Jazz might be "literally incapable of taking anything seriously" but with hints of "he could be and can be competent if and when he applies himself" Maybe Jazz always at least understands where Prowl is coming from so sometimes he's helpful in furthering Prowl's agendas and other times he can't be bothered. He's the wildcard/chesire cat of the high command board room. Prowl's only sometimes ally- but mercurial and hard to read, it's a coin flip on whether he'll get involved in any given matter or just lean back and let the scene play out. Sometimes Prowl appreciates him, sometimes he REALLY doesn't.
Smokescreen is the number one character in fanfic for being "just whatever the heck you need him to be" lol. I have no set personilty for him beyond "gambling". Maybe Prowl doesn't either at the start idk
For goofy cons, I strongly rec just about ANY spoon888 fic. "The doctor is in" is brilliant
A/N: ok so we just got a v basic scenario first (and its so bad im sorry 🥴) and then it’s all smau; this is kinda short, but im working on the next chapter soon, so it’ll be at least tmr or 2 days til chapter eight is up; also theres no goshiki in a yukata so i had to terrible photoshop him and the blush and no background bc i couldnt find a suitable one on the inter webs 😭
Chapter Seven
The sky was already dark with only glimmers from the stars littering it. The soft red glow and murmurs of the crowd back where the main festival is behind them. Yn could only see the tall back of Goshiki as he walks ahead of her towards the river. Children run pass them to reach the hills and the food stands to see the firework show.
Goshiki could hear the soft breathes of Yn as she tried to keep up. It was difficult for her to catch up to the overly grown first year in her geta. Noticing this as he peeked over his shoulder, so he grabbed Yn’s hand and looked the other way.
“Ohoho~ your ears are pink Tsutomu~”
Goshiki only blushed harder at the comment. But he felt her hand clamp his own, bringing a smile on his face.
Whoa, for a first year wing spiker his hands are pretty big compared to mine and still kind of soft..
Oh my god, oh my god, I actually grabbed her hand without her permission
Should I let go? Apologize? She isn’t yanking it away, I mean it feels nice to hold her tiny hands.
Yn kept staring at their locked hands. She oddly felt safe knowing Goshiki’s right there next to her.
The crowds of people became more sparse as they got closer to the bridge. There were a few stragglers, but just enough privacy. Yn and Goshiki were leaning over the wooden rail, quietly walking the rippling reflection on the moon on the water.
“Soo...you got something to say?”
Goshiki looked away being so nervous of confessing to her so soon. Yn noticed his lack of a response, so she tugged on their linked hands and brought them closer to her body. Forcing him to look at Yn.
The pupils of her eyes reflected the light of the moon behind her and her welcoming smile melting him into putty. She looks beautiful under the moonlight. He zeroed in on her glossed lips, probably form the candy apple she ate earlier.
“If you’re going to stare, might as well take a picture,” she teased.
“Oh, um, yeah I d-did have something to tell you...”
He spoke more quietly and would not look at her in the eye anymore, so she moved closer. Closer to his face to be exact. Immediately that got his attention and made him into a stuttering mess,
“T-that I...I...like...”
“You like...?”
“YOU!”
Yn eyes widened in shock at his outburst and confession. Goshiki was panicking so he,
“W-wait, no it’s not like that! I mean I like you to be my best friend...”
Oh, he meant --
“Yeah, you’ve been an amazing partner a-and teammate...and yeah...”
Yn looked down for a second and then looked back up at him with her smile.
“Yes, I’d love to be your best friend Tsutomu~”
Relieved he didn’t exposed himself yet, he let out a small sigh and smiled back at Yn.
Just then, loud crackling can be heard behind them. Whipping their heads around, they see sparkles of red, yellow, and green. Children can be heard cheering with the loud noise-makers and adults with their quiet “whoa’s”. Staring at the fireworks in awe, Goshiki peered down at Yn, She really does look beautiful tonight.
On their way back, Yn and Goshiki were still linked at their hands and Goshiki kept blushing because Yn said she didn’t want to let go just yet.
“Eh? Why? I feel safer when we’re holding hands with you,” she said cheekily.
So here’s my attempt at a slow burn. Well slow for me. At least its slow in this chapter.
. . .
It didn't happen right away, no. You'd been too nervous, into your work to see anything else. There was case after case, you couldn't remember the last time you had more than 24 hours off. It was like you were back in the core again. You followed Gibbs every word and then looked to McGee for guidance when the boss wasn't clear or just grunted. He grunted a lot.
Kasie and you had become good friends from day one. Her energy and love of work made you feel comfortable and spent a few nights over the past few months at a bar sharing stories with her and her girlfriend. As she was one of the newest additions to the Agency you bonded over the littler things. Like working with Gibbs. He seemed to warm to her quicker than most people. Although people did notice a level of respect that Gibbs had for you from the beginning. You assumed it was because of your background and you were right. Anyone who served deserved the respect, no matter what department you fell under plus your work ethic wasn't half bad.
This feeling however began around your third month with the agency. You finally felt like you were part of the team, helping them instead of dragging behind them. This new case you and Jack had worked together for a few hours bouncing ideas back and forth, sorting through profiles, you had a knack for reading people. You laughed, shared stories all while working and sorting through possible suspects.
You saw pain behind her eyes when you spoke about your tour in Afghanistan but you just figured it was like anyone else who served over there, or who served in general. You see things, things that no human should have to go through but you are there to do a job, you were trained for and you just keep going. She didn't add anything or want to tell her story, so you moved onto another topic, something closer to home. Looking for a place to live. There was only so much sisterly love you and nagging you could handle when going home after a long days work.
It wasn't until Gibbs walked in to Jack's office asking why you had been gone for so long that both of you realised the time. Three hours had past like nothing, you'd only meant to come help Jack for one but got carried away with it all. You followed him out of the office with folders of suspects in hand and saw Jack wink at you with a spark in her eye when you left.
That's when you felt it, really noticed it, the fire. Your stomach did a kind of flip flop and you mentally head slapped yourself for the term but you couldnt describe it any other way. That went on for the next few weeks, she'd sass you and you'd just take it, mostly because you didn't have a come back. She was too witty and quick, like no one you'd met before. You worked a few interrogations together and it worked well, following her lead but one time you took the initiative and Jack reveled in it. She gave you big props after and told Gibbs to send you into interrogation more often.
Once that case was closed, it wasn't even 24 hours before you were throw head first into another one. This case, it wasn't the hardest one yet but a couple had been murdered, they were young, married for only a year, husband had just come back from deployment. It hit home for most of the team and the whole neighbourhood were suspects. Ellie and Nick had gone in undercover into a vacant house down the street.
That's why you were working with Jack a lot, sorting through each of the neighbours, they were all tight nit and had varying personalities. You were up in Jack's office for hours, Ducky had come in about an hour ago with refreshments but couldn't stay due to a meeting. You got an alert from McGee that Gibbs was getting restless and wanted leads. So you grabbed the suspects that you and Jack were sure something was a bit off with, they didn't have a full proof alibi and few holes in their stories. She winked at you again and your stomach dropped, every darn time. You internally shook it off and headed for the bullpen.
Once you were back in the bull pen however that feeling and thought was shoved to the side, or deep down into your gut because now it was time for work. You joined Gibbs in going to find the first suspect, McGee had pinged his location and it was a simple bring in for questioning. Everything for once went smoothly, interrogation was easy, Gibbs and Sloane were a good team and you smiled at their rapport, knowing exactly where the other was going. You'd watched them before but it was when Jack did the wink to Gibbs just as she was about to leave the room that you stepped back slightly.
"You alright?" McGee placed a supporting hand on your shoulder from your sudden movement.
"Fine." You reassured him, clearly you misjudged the wink from earlier. Silly you.
Of course, team Gibbs was good but you all weren't that good. He wasn't the murderer. So back to work you went, looking into the other suspects you and Jack had rounded up. It was all just a lot of paper trails, bank statements, work history and anything the crossed paths or shouted motive. You hated the searching, you'd much rather be in interrogation rounding on a suspect or in the field asking questions. So there wasn't anything else for Jack to do down in the Bull pen so she went back to her office looking into more profiles but also saying she had to catch up with other teams cases.
It wasn't until well into the evening that Gibbs pulled the pin and told both to go home. Ellie and Nick were undercover for another night and would just have to wait until tomorrow to catch a break.
Thankfully your sister was on night shifts at Bethesda so you had the house to yourself. You crashed on the couch and flicked on the tv for background noise. Some nights it was easier falling asleep with the sound of voices in the background. You dosed off and your brain replayed the hours in Jack's office over and over as a sick joke in your dreams.
You shot up in the early hours of the morning in a cold sweat. It was probably some nightmare from one of your missions. You couldn't remember and you really didn't want to. You walked around your apartment for a while, had a hot shower and slipped into suitable clothes for work. The sun was just starting to come up and you figured it was an okay time head into work, a few hours early wouldn't hurt.
Funnily enough you weren't the first one in the office, thankfully you thought that would be the case and picked up two coffees on the way to work. If he wasn't in you'd just end up having two, it was a win win situation in your eyes.
"Did you even go home last night?" You joked, putting one of your brews on his desk.
"For about four hours and then thought of something." Gibbs nodded his thanks for the coffee, chucking his old one in the trash.
You huffed a quiet laugh and sat down at your desk, turning it on and sipping your coffee. "Couldn't sleep after 0300."
"Nightmares?" Gibbs assumed.
You weren't really expecting a reply, or if you were going to get one you thought it would be a change to the case at hand but no. You took a moment to answer. "Probably. Didn't really try and remember what it was about though." You shrugged and saw Gibbs glance over at you. You could've sworn there was concern in his gaze but he quickly looked back at his computer.
"Spoken to anyone about them?" He was just full of surprised this morning. Maybe he was more talkative before 0600 and as the day went on he ran out of words unless he was interrogating or investigating.
"Spoke to a doc once I came back but after a few sessions I was soon told my heads clear and I can find my way into civilian life." You both shared a dry laugh at that.
"Did either of you go home last night?" Jack walked into the bullpen, full smile on her face but her eyes rolled.
Gibbs smirked, leaned back in his chair and sipped his coffee. "Yes."
Jack looked from Gibbs to you for confirmation. You nodded and then got distracted by something on your screen because suddenly you mind reminded you of the dreams you had before the nightmare you forgot. You and Jack in her office, first it was just working, sharing stories like you had but then it lead to touches, glances and you made your mind stop. Where was this coming from?
"Did you at least get five hours sleep?" Jack walked up beside your desk, resting her hip on it and looking down at you with a small smile teasing her lips.
"Don't know. Fell sleep not long after I crashed on the couch and then woke up around 0300." You shrugged at her, hoping to dissolve the subject of your sleep.
"Couch? Seriously? You two are infuriating." Jack pushes herself off your desk, cradling the cup of what you can only assume is sugar with a dash of coffee and walks over to the plasma beside Gibbs desk which has the now four suspects up next to one another with a wrap sheet beside each one.
"What do you have against couches Jack?" Gibbs turns around in his chair so hes now facing the plasma from where he's sitting.
"Nothing, they're great for drinking coffee at, enjoying fireplace steaks and walking movies but not sleeping on night after night." She turns her head to look at Gibbs but you can't see her facial expression only the response Gibbs gives which is a small nod of his head.
"Who says I'm sleeping on it night after night?" Jack snaps around at the sound of your voice with a curiously raised eyebrow.
"So last night was a one off then?" She knew she had you trapped. The cheeky grin that spread across her lips at the change of your expression was the give away.
You smiled, shook your head and just went back to your work. You know that was a victory in her eyes and you didn't know why it all of a sudden bothered you so much. She didn't give in though, walking over to your desk again, this time standing behind your monitor and staring at you. "Gibbs you got the report Ellie sent through on Bradley Shore, angry neighbour number two." You dared a glace at Jack's overly cocky smile and wished you hadn't because your face betrayed you and cracked a smile in return.
"Thought so." She hummed and took another sip of her drink.
"Three nights. You happ-y." You tried to glare at her before getting the file from Gibbs desk but she just gave as good as she got.
"If you want to talk about anything, you know where I am." Her glare softened, she heard the slight crack in your voice. You kicked yourself for giving away such a tell but that came from irregular sleeping patterns and not more than four hours of sleep per night.
You just nod and with that Jack turns, shares one last quip with Gibbs before heading up to her office to start the day. You stretch back in your chair, now wishing you grabbed three cups of coffee instead of two.
"I'm going to get another round, you want one?" Gibbs offered, another surprise. He shook his head, probably at the shocked expression on your face. "I'll take that as a yes."
"Please." You stretch your hands above your head, your elbow cracking. "Might hit the gym for half an hour, if that's ok with you?" It didn't really come out as a question but you looked at him for approval anyhow.
"As long as you are back here by 0730, doesn't bother me." He walked out of the office without any reply needed.
You hop out of the bathroom when you see Gibbs walk into the gym, coffee in hand. "Was gonna go cold on your desk."
"Thanks, Boss." You accept the coffee from him, take a sip and place it on the bench beside you. You start wrapping your hands and notice Gibbs still watching you wrap your hands. "I prefer tape to gloves."
"Like the feeling of connection." He nods.
"Yeah." You smile, someone gets it.
"Enjoy." He turns and exits the gym, leaving you alone with your thoughts, your music and the willing punching bag. It doesn't take long for you to get into a rythem and you're pounding the bag with all you've got. The music pumping through your earphones as you duck and step around the bag. You finally slow down when the last song on your playlist starts and you know it's time to finish.
"Wow, that was interesting to watch."
You feel like you almost jumped out of your skin when you hear that comment after taking out your ear buds and turn around to see Jack leaning against the wall beside the entrance to the woman's toilets. "You right, Agent Sloane?" Your hearts still pounding, the emotions still high and your body slowly catching up.
"I am, Gibbs said I could find you here. Wanted to run something by you but you were so in the zone I didn't want to disturb you." She pushed off the wall, grabbing your towel from its spot on the bench and handing it to you as she walked closer.
"How long ago was that?" You nodded thank you for the towel and began patting yourself down, face first.
"Oh, ten minutes or so." You could've sworn you saw a flush to her cheeks for that admission but you were too worked up from the intense punch out that you didn't linger on it at all.
"What can I do for you, Jack?" You ran the towel down your arms and then chucked it over your shoulder.
"Well I have a tonne more questions now but for the case I wanted to ask about your thoughts on the couple across the street from the Doobles? You talked to them at the crime scene correct?"
"You know I did." It sounded short but you weren't trying to be, but after a workout you weren't really just ready to jump straight back into work without a calm down first. You started scraping at the end of your taped hands and untwining them.
"Right." She pulled the hand you started untaping out from your grasp and went to work on it herself.
You looked at her then, taking in the way her hair fell and caressed the side of her face, the way her brows furrowed, a small wrinkle showing when they went a certain way, the way her tongue came out every so often when the tape didn't do what she wanted. Her eyes caught yours and she smiled.
You smiled back, noticing your breathing and heart rate picking up again. Jack pulled the last of your tape free and began her concentration on the other hand. When her gaze dropped to your hands again you continued your venture of checking her out. It was when your eyes went to the end of her tight, sleek, pencil skirt and reached her toned calves that you realised she was finished with your other hand. You snapped your eyes back to hers which were already on you. Her smirk giving away that she'd caught you and you all of a sudden need to clear your throat.
"Thanks, I'll have a quick shower and meet you up in your office to go over the suspects." You nod but don't wait for her reply before moving around her, because god forbid she make it easy and move out of your way.
Jack's eyes follow your quick, embarrassed movements into the bathroom and a sly grin forms on her lips. "Who knew." She sips her cup of coffee and exits the gym.
. . .
So I don’t do case stories, so apologies if none of that makes sense. I just needed some office back story first before the dating and motorbike rides
Summary: You were dreading a certain wedding you were involved in, desperate to find a suitable date that could pass as your fake boyfriend. Luckily, Bucky Barnes had nothing better to do.
Notes: NSFW (18+), Swearing
The scent that woke you was something you were familiar with, and you had wondered if it had still been night time. Opening your eyes, you managed to get a look to the clock at the side of your bed. It was nearly 2 a.m., You had just laid down to sleep 3 hours ago. Sighing out, you know felt the presence of warmth move across your bare back. You smiled slowly, knowing just where the touch came from. The touch was soft, and you could hear the skin on skin contact in a soft whisper. Letting your eyes close once again, you took in the touch - your body relaxing with every movement. You were still undressed, and you could feel Bucky clearly hadn’t dressed either. The hand moved away, and you frowned slightly - that was until you felt the warmth now of a soft kiss. The fingertips brushed away any hair that was on your back, giving him access to kiss along your spine - your neck.
“To what do I owe this kind of wake up?” You spoke quietly, your voice still sore from what had happened earlier.
“Shh.” Bucky laughed lightly, pressing his lips once again across your back.
You bit back a grin, feeling his hands now move away the sheet covering your backside. You shivered out, feeling the brush of his fingertips along the back of your legs, moving to the small of your back.
“What are you doing, Barnes?” You giggled now, feeling slightly tickled.
“You really know how to ruin a moment, dont you?” Bucky finally teased, stopping his actions.
You continued your giggling, turning to lay your back on the bed. You took in the sight in a grin, his hair in complete mess - his lips still slightly swollen. You couldn’t believe it, but you even saw a small red mark placed on his chest. Placing your finger, you ran across it - you had never given a man one before.
“Did I do that?” Your eyes grew wide, wondering if it hurt.
“You sure did, Doll.” Bucky grinned, “And I wasn’t kidding about the other one. Still have it.”
“No way.” You chuckled, and sure enough - he positioned himself to let you look, and there rested another red mark just above his waist.
“You did that before you gave me a little treat, I’m assuming.” Bucky smiled, “I still want to know what happened to that dresser over there.”
Suddenly you felt fear struck you, and you did your best to hide it. You remember distinctly being told you weren’t that great at going down on a man. You swallowed, and Bucky’s brow furrowed in confusion - he knew something was wrong.
“You alright?” His hand had reached your jaw, making soft circles to the skin.
“Uhh, yeah-“ you choked out, “Ive just been told I’m not the greatest at-“
“Blowjobs?” Bucky knitted his brow, and you hit him softly.
“Yeah.” You sighed, now pulling the sheet over yourself again.
“I highly doubt that, darlin’” Bucky half smiled, his hand falling just above your waist.
“Yeah well, you can’t exactly remember. It’s a good thing its sex I guess.” You flickered your eyes from him finally, knowing if you kept his stare you would melt into him again.
You felt his lips again, now placed firmly to your shoulder. Biting your lip you tried to ignore the touch, but his hands only pulled you more into his embrace.
“It’s not.” He whispered out against your skin, his eyes finding you once more.
You moved hesitantly again, letting yourself find the piercing eyes. As always you lost yourself, his eyes had a way of doing that.
“It’s not what.” You spoke quietly, already knowing what he meant.
“Just sex.” Bucky’s eyes fell to to the rest of your body, “When you walked into the compound. I knew I was in trouble.”
You felt the heat rise in your cheeks, “Why is that?”
“Because those big damn eyes-“ Bucky laughed softly, “As soon as they looked to me, I was done for.”
The building flutter to your chest was unlike anything you had experienced, and you wondered if he was just saying these things to deter you from closing him off.
“Every time you came over, I had hoped someone, anyone would get you to laugh.” Bucky nearly whispered, “It’s the most beautiful sound i’ve heard since the 40s. Back then was incredible, and every time you laugh. I just- I feel like me, again. I just feel like a guy from Brooklyn who caught the eye of a beautiful woman like you.”
You couldn’t help it, but you even started to tear at his words. No man had ever said something like that to you, not to mention he wasn’t faltering in his gaze - keeping his promise yet again, he wasn’t going to let go.
“Bucky-“
“I know, way too much.” He laughed nervously now, his body falling back to the bed, “I haven’t even taken you on a date yet.”
In that moment you searched your thoughts, but nothing came to you. You had no words, mostly because no one had ever confessed something like that to you. You never knew, in all this time of the visits with Wanda - the times you would see him in the background, keeping quiet. Now that you knew, it hit you like a freight train. Bucky Barnes got to you, more than anyone had in years. That wall you had built, he started to force cracks - make his way into your heart. You swallowed out, feeling a heaviness that was almost comforting in your chest.
“Well then lets go.” You smiled softly, and his eyes met you in confusion.
“Excuse me?” He smiled, and you suddenly wanted to keep that smile - look at it for ages.
“On a date.” You grinned now, placing your hands on the bare chest.
“Where did you have in mind, Doll?” Bucky chuckled out, “You and I both have no idea what we’re doing here.”
“Well then that’s our date. Explore. Go into London, wherever.” You couldn’t help the excitement any more, wanting to get to know Bucky even more, “Like the 40s. Show me how you’d take a girl out in those days.”
He looked to you amusement, “Okay.”
You laughed out, bringing your lips to meet the softness of his. You gained a confidence suddenly, moving your legs to swing around his waist in deepening the action. You moved slowly, until Bucky’s hands had stopped you.
“I want this.” He breathed out, his fingers tapping lightly to your bottom lip.
The both of you raised, leaving you to his lap - his hands placed behind him on the bed.
“Bucky-“ You blinked, taking a deep breath.
“If you don’t want to, it’s alright.” He smiled softly, “But I promise you, I’ll enjoy it.”
“Its been so long since I have-“ You bit your lip, giving him an almost timid smile.
“I’ll help you.” His eyes searched you, just before placing his lips to you gently.
You couldn’t believe yourself, but wanted to. You wanted to do this. Once you started to move, you saw Bucky smile in assurance to you - moving away your hair in adoration. Your hands ran along the front of his thighs, and he only nodded to you. You leaned forward, his body angling just enough for your lips to find his waist. You heard the sharp intake of breath above you, your eyes meeting Bucky in a smile. You moved your hands, taking him to position at the front of your lips. His hands found your hair, and you appreciated the soft gesture of his fingers in the strands. You finally let go, bringing just your lips to the head - dipping your tongue lightly to the tip.
“Fuck.” Bucky breathed out, “You’re already doing better than you think.”
You took the comment in confidence, wrapping your already wet lips around him. You went as far as you possibly could, your hands covering what your mouth couldn’t - You were genuinely surprised hearing a low groan emit his throat, and you managed to make eye contact. He nodded quickly, guiding the back of your hair upwards. You moved the tip of your tongue in the movement, hearing Bucky practically lose his breath above you. It was gentle, but nonetheless working by the sounds he was making.
“That feels good.” Bucky rasped out, his hands gripping to your hair to keep it from falling, “So fucking good.”
Your hands moved elsewhere, and you hadn’t a clue why you thought of it. You gripped below him, and in only a second - He jolted lightly forward. Your eyes watched his abdomen move quickly, thinking to yourself that what you were doing clearly felt good. Your raised your lips again, almost removing yourself completely. Delving your tongue once more, you felt a twitch now hit - signaling that he was close. You repeated your actions once again, and your eyes watched as his back fell completely to the bed. You waited, gripping once again - his body had finally stilled. Removing yourself, you wiped away any left at your lips - moving to hover over him once again.
“Whoever told you-“ Bucky breathed out, “That you were not good at that, was sadly mistaken.”
You smiled timidly again, now laying to the side of him. It only took a moment before he moved your frame to place at his chest. You felt yourself beginning to let go, let go of any of the past hurt - and you finally relaxed to the sound of Bucky’s heartbeat, drifting you into sleep.
The pitched chatter was already beginning to give you a headache, so much that your mind drifted elsewhere. Your eyes stayed to your hands, trying to remember where they were last night. You’d never been so taken back by a man. But with everything in you, you were completely captured by Bucky Barnes. Not only did he make you forget entirely of Eric, he made you feel more of yourself than anyone ever did. It was a funny thing, it was like he knew your body far better than you did. He knew just where to touch, to kiss, to go. It already made your palms sweat at the thought. You replayed the memories of last night, almost laughing at the window fiasco. But no it didnt stop there, he couldnt get enough of you - what happened in your room was much more than you had expected, but you enjoyed. Every goddamn second of it. Taking a deep breath, your eyes finally flickered back to the company you had. It was mostly your sister’s wedding party - and a few other women that had come to visit for breakfast. Your little sister explained that making an appearance would at least be courteous. As much as you fought against it, part of you felt guilty of the small outburst at dinner last night - the least you could do was pretend to enjoy a small breakfast with women you had nothing in common with.
“Oh-”
Your attention was adverted from your thoughts, looking in confusion to your cousin - Stacy.
“Holy shit.” You little sister now choked out.
You finally knitted your brow, seeing that every single one of the women had their eyes fixated to the kitchen window. You hesitantly turned, and your mouth dropped to the sight. Bucky was walking around the kitchen, and you assumed he was looking for food. You bit your lip to see that he was dressed only in his briefs, his tight black briefs. Not being able to control yourself, you practically snickered - the briefs were more revealing than he knew. Outlining every part of him, every impressive part.
“I think my downstairs just cried.” Stacy choked out, quickly downing her mimosa.
“Ditto.”
You turned back, hearing the voice of none other than Olivia. God was that satisfying hearing Eric’s fiancee glaring directly at Bucky’s ass.
“Its perfect, isnt it?” Stacy now slowly turned to you, her eyes not being able to peel away.
“What?” You laughed out, feeling the heat rise in your cheeks.
“Come on, we can clearly see how bloody big he is. Fuck.” Stacy shook her head, now grabbing your sisters’ drink.
“And to think, she gets to shag that every night.” Olivia tipped her glass, almost as if she was giving you a toast.
You took a breath, trying to bite back your grin. You watched carefully as the girls fumbled, and you felt a familiar warm hand to your shoulder.
“Good morning, ladies.” Bucky gruffed out, and you heard the embarassingly giggling hellos.
You quickly rose to your feet, and Bucky gave you a amusing smirk - oh he knew. You took a breath again, as the girls watched the both of you carefully. Just when you thought it wouldnt get as tense - you saw another frame walking towards the group.
“Baby, you forgot your purse-” Eric took a halt, seeing Bucky now in front of the women.
“Good morning.” Bucky grinned widely, placing his hand to the small of your back.
You wanted to burst into laughter, watching Eric’s eyes fall directly to Bucky’s crotch. His mouth hung open in anger, and he quickly adverted to his fiancee.
“Thank you, Honey.” Olivia smiled, and the girls almost seemed like Eric was entirely invisible.
Bucky took the opportunity, and before you could hesitate - he pulled you into his lips. Beginning to lose your breath, you felt the soft touch of his tongue at your lip - clearly telling who you belonged to. When you pulled away, you turned in embarassment - the girls nearly biting their lips.
“I’ll see you later.” Bucky spoke softly, his eyes dancing across your features, “We’re still going out?”
You could only nod, giving him a soft hum. As soon as he began to walk away, the girls definitely made sound of encouragement and laughter.
“I saw that tongue, jesus christ” You little sister giggled, “He isnt shy.”
“Uh no, hes not” You bit back a grin, and the girls took notice of your slight innuendo.
You couldnt believe it, but you couldnt contain your giggling - feeling yourself revert back to a teenage girl. You turned to see Eric, completely still and dumbfounded - he gave Olivia a quick kiss before making his exit. After a few minutes of slight teasing, the girls continued in their wedding talk - but with what had just happened, your mind was now running faster more than ever with thoughts of what was coming later tonight.
Once most of the ladies made their way from the house, they all managed to get one last look to Bucky in the kitchen - and you couldn’t help but laugh as he charmingly waved goodbye to them. You stayed behind only a moment, seeing Eric now emerge in the kitchen. You made yourself scarce, just behind the wall to hear what the asshole had to say.
“Who the hell do you think you are?” Eric snapped quietly, and you could hear him place a cup to the table.
“What? You couldn’t take five seconds to get dress? flaunt yourself in front of all the women?” Eric blurted out, and you could hear the anger in his voice.
“Oh I’m sorry, I was so tired. Didn’t really think about it, I had a long night.” You heard the smug tone, causing you to grin proudly.
“That little show, was inappropriate. Her mother saw, you ass.” Eric commented, and your mouth dropped.
They saw what happened in the window.
“Funny. Is that why she was blushing this morning?” Bucky quipped, and you covered your mouth to keep from laughing.
“Whatever, dude. Just so you know, her and I were incredible together. amazing, even. You’re just sloppy seconds.” Eric now used a harsh tone.
You turned ever slightly, getting only a small view of the exchange.
You heard Bucky laugh lightly, shaking his head as Eric stood before him in complete anger. You were surprised that Bucky hadnt taken it out on him just yet, but there he was keeping his patience.
“You know you’re trying to tell me that the both of you were great together-” Bucky quipped out, “But you couldnt seem to man up, the only reason your goddamn balls were blue could possibly be you didnt get to taste her fully, if you know what I mean. experience every part of her. Because she’s a goddamn goddess. By the way, shes far better with her mouth. But of course, you know that.”
You watched Eric’s jaw tense to his words, “Screw you.”
“Afraid your beautiful ex girlfriend already did, pal.” Bucky took a breath, “Don’t cry to me because you were a idiot. The reason the sex was no good wasn’t her, it was you jackass.”
Your mouth dropped, watching Bucky now leave the kitchen in full confidence.
You shut the door behind you, now seeing Bucky fully clothed. You bit your lip in a smile, feeling incredibly lucky at how much he stood up for you. You sighed to the sight of him, he looked more than handsome - you were starting to let yourself fall, and as much as it terrified you, you didnt mind. His words rang out in the back of your mind.
He wasn’t going to let you go.
Bucky finally took note of your lingering look, giving you a smirk of amusement. He was wrapped in a sweater today, that fitted his body well - his short hair in the slight curl that was beginning to drive you crazy.
“Ready to go?” He winked, walking to you with an extended hand.
You only nodded, afraid that if you spoke out - you would blurt out every emotion you were feeling.
The two of you had spent exactly three hours, finally ending up in a small hole in the wall cafe. Thankfully they served hot chocolate - the air was much cooler than the both of you had expected. You heard the echoing of laughter between the two of you, and it made you think. First dates were usually awkward, trying to impress the other - fumbling for topics to speak about. But here the two of you were, giggling over the stories he told you of him and Steve growing up. Most of the day you spent listening, giving Bucky the chance to really express himself to you - and you enjoyed every minute. Getting to know him was quickly becoming the most fun you had in years.
“You what?” You laughed out, hearing Bucky explain about his first time.
“Come on, no I had to buy her a sundae after. It was the gentleman thing to do.” Bucky grinned widely to you, clearly amused that he made you laugh.
“Oh my god.” You snickered, “What was her name again?”
Bucky smirked, knowing you only wanted to tease him again, “Patricia, Her friends called her ‘Patsy’.”
You covered your mouth, trying to withhold yourself from going into a fit of laughing again.
Bucky shook his head to you, and you suddenly felt a change in his attitude. You watched carefully, as he moved his seat just beside you.
“Hello.” You smirked, his metal hand moving to hold yours carefully.
“Hi.” Bucky grinned, tracing the metal finger along your palm.
Curiosity struck you, as you saw the smooth metal move across your skin.
“How much can you feel?” You spoke softly, letting him still trail his touch.
“You’d be surprised.” Bucky smirked, his flesh hand now moving just below your chin.
“You’re gentle,” You nearly whispered, your eyes searching the blue irises locked to your skin.
“You’re soft.” He replied as you did, quietly, “The softest thing I’ve ever touched.”
“Tell me, Sergeant Barnes. Do you do this with all the ladies?” You laughed, flickering your eyes to where your hands met.
“There’s just one I want this with, Doll.” His eyes met yours, and it was a dangerous look - the kind that would break your walls completely.
The dinner tonight didnt seem as absolutely terrifying as the other night, tonight you had a new sense of confidence with each step. Now holding the hand placed to yours with a sense of certainty. Every so often, Bucky would catch your neck in a kiss - whispering encouragement. Feeling like you were drifting away from every problem, his eyes made you melt with every look - just as the other women in your company. Eric kept his eyes on the both of you, as if he were beginning to study every movement. It made you realize that your family hadn’t a clue that Bucky was brought here for a cover up, which happily turned out much more than that. You took a deep breath, finally taking your seat around the square table - it was paired off between you and Bucky, your mother and sister to the left side - Eric and his soon to be wife across from you. Even a couple of your cousins on the other side.
“So wheres the husband to be tonight?” Stacy quipped, already motioning for the wine.
“He went out with his Father tonight, they were tying up some loose ends for the rehearsal tomorrow.” Your sister smiled, and you couldn’t believe at her words - she was getting married in two days.
“We still haven’t got a clue for music at the rehearsal dinner.” Your mother sighed out in frustration, “James you probably know some good stuff?”
Bucky took a breath, smiling to your mother, “Well if you’re implying of what time I’m really from then yes, I do.”
“Was it really as fabulous as it seemed?” Your sister now leaned in, and you couldn’t help but feel a sense of happiness that they were interested in Bucky’s past.
“Incredible.” Bucky grinned to the both of them, “The music, the movies, the romance.”
You heard the both of them giggle, God he was good at this. Eric’s jaw tensed and you couldn’t help but smirk, placing your hand in Bucky’s on the table.
“Did you have a favorite?” Your sister grinned, her eyes clearly getting lost as you did.
“There was this woman, Helen Forrest.” Bucky looked down in recalling the memory, “She sang this song with Henry James, called “Its Been A Long, Long Time.” That was my favorite.”
“Well we should play it tomorrow night.” You mother hit him playfully, causing Bucky to grin.
“So what about that time as the big bad russian killer. Winter soldier right?” Eric piped up, and you felt the sudden urge to throw a plate across his head.
The table tensed, hearing the topic you all had avoided since Bucky got here. It broke your heart, seeing him now place his metal hand beneath the table. Without thinking, you encased your hands around it - and he clearly felt the gesture.
“I obviously don’t do that anymore.” Bucky spoke quietly, and he even earned looks of sympathy.
“Right, of course. You’re an…avenger now.” Eric now moved his eyes to you, “Tell me, how’s your paycheck?”
“His paycheck is far bigger than yours, Eric.” You finally snapped, “In fact, its a whole lot bigger.”
You finally got a smirk from Bucky’s lips, and you sarcastically smiled at your sly innuendo. After that, he was quiet - and you had never been happy to shut someone up.
“So you know Captain America?” Your sister’s eyes lit in excitement, clearly she didnt care about Bucky’s past.
“Well i’d hope so. We grew up together.” Bucky laughed lightly, and you felt his metal hand now relax at your knee.
“That’s incredible.” Your Mother smiled, reaching her hand to Bucky’s flesh hand.
He only nodded, and after that - the conversation made its way back to the wedding.
Once the food came, you were all somewhat silent. Every so often Stacy would make inappropriate remarks to make the table laugh - for the first time you felt like you fit. Bucky’s smooth metal stayed at your knee, and you didnt mind the cool sensation. He gave you a devious smirk, and you knitted your brow - until you felt the hand now move up underneath your dress. You dropped your fork, swallowing harshly - only to get the rest of the table to look at you. You laughed it off, looking to Bucky - his hand placed below his chin. You did nothing, even when you should have warned him he was reaching dangerous territory. With no words or looks, Bucky continued - causing you to swallow again at the feeling of the metal fingers just outside the fabric of your panties. You took a deep breath, fumbling your fork around the plate of food. You watched carefully, Bucky taking his bottom lip with his teeth now. Completely baffled, your leg finally jolted upwards - causing the table to shift. The cool sensation now reached inside the panties, finding their way in slow circles to your core. You took a sharp breath, your hand flying to the tablecloth. Eyes adverted to you again, this time in concern. All but Eric. He looked confused at first, until his eyes fell to Bucky’s arm leading directly under the table. His mouth dropped.
“I just-“ You choked out, finally responding to your actions, “The salmon is- fuck. Its good.”
“Honey, what have a told you?” Your mother furrowed her brow, clearly making a comment towards your language.
You went to apologize, but Bucky had no care in the world - pushing the metal completely inside you.
“Shit.” You blurted out, much louder - causing him to halt his actions, “S-Sorry.”
Eric’s jaw tensed, and you looked to see Bucky smiling behind his hand.
“It’s alright. Just act more classy dear.” Your mother sighed, returning to the conversation with your sister.
You fluttered your eyes closed, trying your best to gain composure. Bucky started again, and you couldn’t help but grip his wrist beneath the table. Your nails dug deep, and you bit your lip to keep yourself from screaming out. His pace was relentless, and you knew that mustve felt it. Having no control any longer, you slipped out a small whimper - and thankfully no one had heard. Eric kept his eyes on the both of you, practically fuming.
“Bucky, is this the kind of stuff you listened to?” Your sister exclaimed, Bucky turned slightly.
“Yeah, sort of.” He grinned widely, his eyes moving to Eric.
His pace quickened, and your chest now moved quickly - you felt your breathing grow quick and ragged, and then he really did it. His fingers curled, and you practically erupted. The sensation you felt now, was unlike anything - but leaving you completely drenched. You looked to Bucky, and his eyes were wide - his mouth hung wide open. You were thankfully silent, but your body tensed so hard - that you buried your face into Bucky’s shoulder.
“Aw, you two are so cute.” Your sister giggled, “Cuddling like that.”
Once you finally calmed, you pulled away - only able to nod. Your mother gave an adoring look to the two of you, and when she turned away you took the opportunity.
“What the hell was that?” You whispered quickly to Bucky’s ear, and you heard a soft laugh escape his chest.
“You fucking squirted, all over me.” He leaned now to your ear, pulling away with complete amusement.
Now your mouth hung open, and you skillfully and quietly pulled a napkin under the table. You managed to make it hidden, and you were thankful that Bucky knew what he was doing. Giving one last look to the table, your eyes landed to Stacy - her eyes wide.
“Holy shit.” She mouthed, and you suddenly felt your cheeks grow insanely hot.
“I saw a coat closet on the way in, I’ll meet you in 10.” Bucky whispered again, pulling away in a smirk.
You nodded quickly, and rose from your seat.
“I’m gonna to head to the ladies room.” You took a deep breath, looking to Bucky as his eyes trailed your body before you walked. You nearly ran now, shuffling as you got out of the sight of your family. You were beginning to realize just how fun Bucky Barnes was.
hrrmm wow i will have to think. ill probs just check my bookmarks which means i probably wont be able to think of many one chapter fics off the top of my head since i dont tend to bookmark them. also some that havent been updated in yrs i wont put here bcaus thats just frustrating unless theyre rlly notable and may come back i may not link them
also disclaimer that while im not super into smut so its unlikely im gonna recommend just porn fics, some may have some sexy times incidentally i suppose. also a lot of them are dave centric/dave POV bcaus hes my BOY
M.C. Escher that’s my favourite MC by Unda (COMPLETE) is a wild ride and long but i recommend for sure, very well written n thought out. also check out the other fics in the series bcaus if i recall correctly there are some other shorter fics that unda wrote to give some background or develop characters. but theyre also really great even stand-alone! its finished now and i followed it the whole time :0. cw for child abuse and death
Within, Without by reinkist (COMPLETE) i actually read a long time ago so i dont remember it so well. i do remember thinking it was pretty great tho, so i do recommend it. i should probably go back for a reread some time. its just a really good meteor fic that explores everything you’d want it to, and does that well, u kno? its like the fic that u wanted to exist but couldnt find. but here it is!
Doc Scratch’s School for Supernaturally Gifted Adolescents by medical (UNFINISHED AND RECENTLY UPDATED)is great, its like a multichapter magic/superhero au thing. its fun and characters in it are rlly well developed, like, i do enjoy a davekat fic which has a good and significant rose characterisation in there too. but theres some serious plot goin in in here too…. very exciting.
To Be Taken Care Of by shitstuck (COMPLETE)is good, its god some deep convos about troll v human culture and stuff, some rosemary too. bit of body horror but if i can handle it its not too bad. i just reread it lol. the epilogue changes the tone of things a bit n id be interested to know other peoples thoughts on that ;_;
Don’t Forget the Sun by Weevilo707 is rlly good but sadly NOT COMPLETE AND HASNT BEEN UPDATED IN AGES :@!! hope the authors doin ok (EDIT: APPARENTLY the author is not planning on updating this one again, but i still think its a good read :^) )
Book Covers by turntechGeneticist717 (COMPLETE) is rlly great also!! big recommend. dave is lookin after a babby dirk as his big brother in college. i havent read it in a while but i remember when it was updating being like !!!!!!!!!!!Aaa!! also there are others in the series so take a look :)
The Truth is in the Eyes by AcrylicMist (COMPLETE)is like a rlly mythological/fantasy interpretation of canon post game which is very cool????? like the world is sort of medieval or something but w the gods n magicky stuff. rlly interesting. , very dope again havent read it in a while and am running out of steam for ranting about fics but!! yea its sweet w an intriguing plot
The Eurydice Suite by callmearcturus (COMPLETE) !!!!!!!!!!! i love this fic so much like its bonkers n i just. its like an inception sort of inspired au and i have NEVER watched inception but im just super into the concept. its just. a rlly amazing well written fic w perfect pacing and characterisation like the plot is like a beautiful spider web where time flicks back and forth yet makes perfect sense. theres such a sense of atmosphere. ive reread it so many times. also!!1111111 i love the dave in it, and i love the strilondes family relationsy stuff!! i also feel like it ties everything up rlly nicely despite having like all the main characters in it p much. hell yeaaaa. its my fav by this author whos an AMAZING writer like they just DROP U IN to the world with so much confidence and drop context and background in at a perfect pace so ur never confused but always intrigued. but often i find the atmosphere in their fics almost TOO intense u know?? like i feel like i wake up in a ditch after reading one like wh,,h who am i?? i hate using this word but the writing is weirdly like… “sensual” which i think means the writing is great, rlly strong atmosphere but im not always 100% able to handle it. this one does not make me feel so dazed and its just.. yess
The Lucky Ones by daniomalley (COMPLETE) is another one i followed as it came out. a cool spacey au. sorry i cant think of anything else to say aaaa
Off Court by levvan (ON HIATUS?) is great tho strong themes of abuse from the start. not that none of the above have that if i havent said so uhhhh yea be wary of the tags i guess. but yes.
three rounds and a sound by skitpost (UNFINISHED AND RECENTLY UPDATED) is rlly great, like a magic school au. very excited to see whats gonna happen next :0
We’re All Friends & Family Here (And Frankly, We’re Sick Of Your Shit) byLandOfMistAndSecrets (COMPLETE) is TECHNICALLY a dirkjake fic but it has very cute little pastiches of other characters and the DK ones are very cute and well characterised <3
An Alien and a DJ Walk into a Bar (and Accidentally Start a Relationship) by Kadaaver (APPEARS TO BE ON HIATUS) i was p into when it was still updating. theres not actually MUCH relationship stuff yet if i recall correctly but still. good. and i enjoy the characterisation of dave being p socially anxious.
turntechGodhead is offline by forestknifefight (UNFINISHED AND RECENTLY UPDATED) well relatively recently. i like this one a lot! theres some good beta kid friendship and some good karkat.
Astronomy in Reverse by PunkZucchini, sicklekind (ON HIATUS>??????) cute + features BIGKAT is i recall correctly
Bring You Down by acedavestrider (COMPLETE) idk what to say about this but thats not a criticism. its just a legit cute fic that is good for the heart. human au, earth n whatever. karkat is a student nurse!! yeaa! thats kind of incidental but i like it
Survival of the Richest by ireallyloveicecream (HIATUS???) theres not a lot of it but im so intrigued. some kind of a fae/magic fairy folk kinda thing
Californian Son by LivTC (COMPLETE BUT THERES MORE IN THE SERIES WHICH I HOPE WILL CONTINUE TO BE UPDATED ETC ETC) !! ok this one is kind of sexy n angsty and daves a REAL DICK in it but it rlly well written and i rlly wanna know more jijhihihu
First Contact by yesfir (UNFINISHED AND RECENTLY UPDATED) !! its au but like idk scifi, humans having to make a deal with/coexist with trolls. space colonies!! this one is great… good character development and plot… does that great thing of pacing the revelations of the plot rlly gradually so ur like ! somethings happening here and i must know more!!! <3
Feathered by AlloftheFandom (UNFINISHED, RECENTLY UPDATED) this ones exciting :3 karkat has only just been introduced to it. its like a magicky world w a bit of mild body horror so far. some good strilondes also… has anyone noticed that i need strilonde family relations in a fic i love….
Soulmates by egossweetheart (UNFINISHED (fairly..?) RECENTLY UPDATED) this is a souleater au which i dont know a lot about??? but its cool, i am suitably intrigued. bit of body horror. idk as always check the tags. idek why im bothering to specify that. anyways,
Vladimir and Estragon Cope with Their Trauma by Volo (UNFINISHED RECENTLY UPDATED ETC) afterlife au. so yea TW death. im into it tho
The Importance of Being Karkat by choicescarfsylveon (UNFINISHED RECENTLY UPDATED ETC) karkat has a radioshow, dave is kind of a dick. some parts of that change. i wont spoil which. theres something deeper goin on too…….. mysterios….
anyways here are some fics that i think are cool. sorry it took ages i just wanted to give it a good effort ukno?? its not an exhaustive list but its what i found. thanks to all these authors and hey, while we’re at it, all fanfic authors!! good work and i hope u all know how appreciated it is. anyways i have a headache so i guess ill finish this up. peace!
